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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Merlin know the couple is asleep?

2. Who is the man who has been listening to Dinias and Merlin?

3. What battle did Ambrosius go into and win?

4. Who tells Ygraine the horrible news?

5. To what does Merlin compare Keri's mouth?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Merlin stop on his way to Caerleon?

2. How would Merlin's mood be described as Uther is with Ygraine?

3. Why is Uther upset with Merlin?

4. What does Merlin do when he arrives home?

5. What do people do for Merlin, as he is now considered to be a hero and great man?

6. What happens in the battle between Merlin and Brithael?

7. Why does Uther have no problem going up into the Lady Ygraine's room?

8. What does Cadal say about Merlin's vision?

9. When Merlin is told the men think of him as a prophet, what does Merlin think?

10. How is Lady Niniane described in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of trickery is rampant in this novel. From men tricking men to magical trickery, it seems that no one can quite believe what they see.

Part 1 - Give three examples of trickery and deception in this story.

Part 2 - What was the result of each of these examples?

Part 3 - Was trickery necessary in these examples? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Many men in this story are betrayed, even by those they thought were closest to them.

Part 1 - Give three examples of characters who were betrayed, who they were betrayed by, and what happened to each.

Part 2 - What does the theme of betrayal seem to say about this time period?

Part 3 - Is betrayal avoidable in this story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

At many times, Merlin seems to work "magic" on others through his words and not through physical or magical trickery.

Part 1 -Describe the way in which Merlin battles with Marric and Hanno on the boat.

Part 2 - How does Merlin use words to save himself?

Part 3 - In what others ways does Merlin use his wits to save his life? Describe specific examples from the novel.

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